To sign "growl," raise both hands to about head height, slightly out to your sides. Form both hands into "claw" shapes with your fingers curved and spread apart, palms facing forward. Hold this position while making an intense, growling facial expression with your mouth open.
Sign "dog," then use the claw hands and an intense facial expression to show the dog growling.
Point to your ear for "hear," then sign "growl" with a strong, sudden movement and fierce face to emphasize how loud it was.
Sign "bear," then transition into the "growl" sign, making sure your facial expression matches the ferocity of a wild animal.
Sign "dog," then use the claw hands and an intense facial expression to show the dog growling.
Point to your ear for "hear," then sign "growl" with a strong, sudden movement and fierce face to emphasize how loud it was.
Sign "bear," then transition into the "growl" sign, making sure your facial expression matches the ferocity of a wild animal.
No, you do not need to make any actual noise. In ASL, the meaning is conveyed visually. Your open mouth and intense facial expression do all the work to show the growl!
Yes, this sign is often used for both "growl" and "roar." The difference is usually shown in the intensity of your facial expression and how large you make the movement.
No, this sign is specifically for an animal or person making a growling noise. If your stomach is growling, you would typically just sign "hungry" or use a specific classifier on your stomach to show the rumbling feeling.
